November 2015

What turned out to be one of the best, most exciting trips of my life was also one of the least expected. It wasn’t on my list of must-see places here in Australia, nor was it part of my pull to the west coast.…

Ten days. I’ve come to the beginning of the end of my time here in Broome. Two months ago, I would have been overwhelmed by the thought of leaving this place; one month ago, I was more than ready to make a break for…

So, you’re moving to Australia. You have your working holiday visa, you’ve prepped for the big move and your flight is booked. What’s next? No worries — once you’re here, getting set up and ready to look for work is easy. My advice? Give…

When I returned home for a fleeting few weeks of work last June after living in Melbourne for four months, everyone wanted to know one thing: had I seen any deadly animals? Spiders? Snakes? Sharks? My answer (unfortunately for them, and luckily for me!)…

Broome has a certain reputation when it comes to sunsets. Across Australia, and even beyond, Cable Beach is famous for its golden hour. Every evening, when the sun dips behind the Indian Ocean and casts its glow across the sand, you can bet that…

It’s been awhile, y’all. When I last posted here, I told you I was going on a road trip. This was my big outback adventure: ten days away from Broome exploring the hot, dusty, croc-filled heart of Western Australia’s Kimberley region. It meant four-wheel…

November 2, 2015

Welcome to Hummingbird Away!

Hola! I'm Katie, a freelance writer and virtual assistant from North Carolina (kind of). After moving around the States as a kid, I grew up and started moving around the world instead. These days, I'm dreamin', schemin' and empanada-eatin' from my new home base on the edge of Chile's Patagonia. Check out more of my story here!